1982 Kawasaki 750 Ltd Rebuild (Part 20 First Start)

The Kawasaki starts right up! I installed a brand new battery which I hooked up to my trickle loader overnight. In addition I placed back the tachometer gear with a new O-ring, torqued down the valve cover, hooked up all the wiring, put in 3,5 liters of oil and 2 liters of gasoline. After letting the engine run on the starter motor a few times until the oil light switched off, I hooked up the sparkplugs and off he went. The DIY air filters are only meant to see if the engine would start. I am waiting to receive my pods so I can then make all necessary carburetor adjustments. But, I am happy it started in one go!

[@Loonman24]

I'm glad to see others trying to keep these old beauties on the road. Great job sir!

[@SkunkDarkstone]

nice im running a slightly more modern one of those the zr7.
Just missed out on a zephyr takes me back to when i 1st passed my test lol

[@Loonman24]

Skunk Darkstone modern is good too, I saw a comparison between the old kaw's and the Zephyr, bikes are so much more stable now, the older bikes dive and wobble enough to make me wonder why on earth I bought one! My 2011 250r is steady like a rock on the highway by comparison. Ride safe Skunk!

[@SkunkDarkstone]

totally agree being nostalgic is all well and good but the bikes back then handled like a whale and when you got em up to a decent speed they didn't want to stop as i have found a few times he he
Ride safe my friend

[@zulu59blue27]

I have a 1983 z750ltd and all of the video tips have been really helpful bringing mine back to life! ! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ☺👍👍

[@zulu59blue27]

Sounds great! !!

[@silvergryphon21]

You had oil dripping onto the floor!

[@MrAquabug]

Good eyes!

[@alexl7949]

Is it blowing smoke? Looked like it's burning oil.

[@fernandot.ma.6229]

Hello, i have a question, i have a kz750 1980, i have to change Pistons, but, on my manual cant read the size of the cylinder inside diameter (at page 169 of kz750 four motorcycle service manual) could help me telling me the sizes? Thank you for your videos.